The UAE Government has officially announced the working hours of government offices across the country during the holy month of Ramadan. According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Governmental Sector Development, the work timings in federal government departments and the offices of the ministries will be from 9am to 2pm.
However, Abu Dhabi government departments will have their working hours between 10am and 4pm.

September 13, 2007 at 9:40 am
What about Private Sector. My boss says there are no Muslims in our office so we have to work 9 am to 6 pm. Please let us know about private sector.
August 25, 2008 at 11:31 am
Kindly send to us email if there’s a timing for private sector in Ramadan? please let us know.
September 1, 2008 at 9:09 am
Please answer the same question raised by Ms. Susan Fernandes as we have the same situation.
September 3, 2008 at 5:48 am
What about Private Sector timings during ramadan? My boss says there are no Muslims in our office so we have to work 9 am to 6 pm. Please let us know about private sector.If possible also give me the law number which is applicable?
September 8, 2008 at 8:19 am
what abt private sectors? My boss says there are no Muslims in our office so we have to work 7.30 am to 5.30 pm. Please let us know about private sector.